SICILY, Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. AR Dekadrachm. Reverse die signed by Euainetos. NGC graded Ch AU, 5/5, 2/5, Fine Style.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 57. Estimated: $ 50 000

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 80 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SICILY, Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. AR Dekadrachm (35mm, 41.88 g, 1h). Reverse die signed by Euainetos. Struck circa 405-390 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron in extended right hand and reins in left, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in her extended hands; below heavy exergual line, [military harness], shield, greaves, cuirass, and crested Attic helmet, all connected by a horizontal spear; [AΘΛA below] / Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; ΣΥ-ΡΑ-Κ-Ο-ΣΙΩΝ behind hair, four dolphins swimming around, EY-[AI]NE along lower edge. Gallatin dies R.III/C.IV; Scavino 11 (D4/R8); HGC 2, 1299; SNG ANS 363 = Pozzi 615 (same obv. die); Boston MFA 421–2 (same obv. die); Dewing 876–8 (same obv. die); Kraay & Hirmer 104 (same obv. die); de Luynes 1248 (same obv. die); Regling, Antike 583 (same dies). In NGC encapsulation 5785794-005, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5, Fine Style.

Ex Gorny & Mosch 280 (11 October 2021), lot 105; Hess-Leu 28 (5 May 1965), lot 91.


The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session One – Lots 1-334 will be held Tuesday morning, 10 January 2023 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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